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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Wedding Dates To Avoid in 2006 & 2007 There are wedding dates which you will definately want to avoid during the year of 2006 and 2007. Public holidays, Superbowl, Religious holidays to name a few, so before you go and excitedly book your venue, make sure you have cheked there first!

April Fool's DayIf you and your fiance are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day. In 2006, April Fool's falls on a Saturday.

Mother's Day Make sure your mom is ok with sharing this weekend with your wedding -- but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor her. If you do choose it, at your day-after brunch make a toast to all the mothers in the room.May 14, 2006May 13, 2007

Father's Day Ditto for dad.June 18, 2006June 17, 2007

HalloweenAvoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in a costume. Tuesday, October 31, 2006Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Days of Remembrance

September 11: In 2006, it falls on a Monday. December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: In 2006 it falls on a Thursday In 2007, it falls on a Friday.

Super Bowl

February 5, 2006, Detroit, MIFebruary 4, 2007, Miami, FL

Final Four/March Madness

Everyone loves the excitement of college b-ball (and betting on it!). Keep your sports fans at bay by avoiding these dates:Saturday, April 1 and Monday, April 3, 2006, Indianapolis, INSaturday, March 31 and Monday, April 2, 2007, Atlanta, GA

Other Dates to Avoid

College reunions and/or homecomings, big conventions in your city (call your local chamber of commerce), and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends.

Here is a good summary of what you should and shouldn't be doing when you are planning your wedding.

Remember, that as long as your planning for your wedding is done well in advance, you control your budget, and everyone who is involved in your wedding knows what is required, then your special day will be perfect.

Wedding Planning Must Do'sPlan

Plan your wedding thoroughly, down to all the last little details. The best way to do this is to follow a wedding plan. Give your self a "time line" in which you need to get bookings made, or fittings done by.

Budget

You don't always have to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful wedding. Sometimes, less is more, if done correctly.It can be very easy to overspend without even knowing that you are overspending. The best way to do this is to have a wedding budget for everything, from the wedding dress to the flowers.

Coordinate

It is very important to use your wedding planning guide to coordinate everything that you do. This will insure that everything that needs to be done, is done, and when it needs to be done by.

Wedding Planning Don'tsDon't Rush

Don't rush into making any fast decisions. Take your time and make sure that the decisions you make are good ones, especially when it comes to choosing professionals, such as photographers or caterers.Cheap isn't always goodHiring cheap professionals may not always be the right decision. Some things are worth paying that little bit extra for. Remember, a good picture can bring back amazing thoughts and memories, and a bad one will bring back nothing.

Assumption

Well we all know what they say about assumption. Always get everything in writing. This will only make things easier for you if anything should go awry.

The Guests

You don't have to invite every single person you have ever known to your wedding. Remember that this is your special day! Spend it with those people who mean the most to you and your spouse, and will make your wedding special for the two of you.